HR Business Partner (Cape Town, ZA)

What We're Looking For:

The role of the HRBP is to partner with Management to advise, guide and support them in achieving their overall functional objectives. The HRBP will act as a trusted partner and advisor to managers and employees within the organisation, and will be responsible for implementing the people strategy in their business units. The HRBP will implement company policies and procedures to ensure best practice and compliance within the company and the operations of partner universities.

Central to the HRBP role, is to advocate for 2U's company culture by ensuring culture (and employee experience) is the central tenet in the choices we make and the advice HR provides to the company in maintaining a culture of inclusivity, accountability and trust.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• OD, Talent planning & Training:
  • Partner with the business to ensure sustainable future growth by providing best practice guidance on: talent planning, change management and organisational structures
  • Partner with business units to achieve succession planning by developing career pathing for key positions in line with our DEI strategy
  • Work with business units to achieve annual training requirements in line with our workplace skills plan (WSP) which is submitted annually to the DoL via the annual training report (ATR)

• Performance Management & Employee Relations:
  • Act as an SME for employee relations matters
  • Recommend and deliver appropriate disciplinary actions / sanctions to employees in line with 2U CT/UK/AUS disciplinary policy and relevant labour legislation
  • Guide managers through the application of misconduct / incapacity and operational requirements processes to minimise risk by ensuring that actions are procedurally and substantively sound
  • Provide ongoing coaching to employees on documented performance management concerns
  • Conduct formal investigations, personally handle or guide resolution on a variety of complex ER matters
  • Enhance existing performance improvement initiatives across the organization
  • Ensure business unit completion of the performance management process
    

• Data Integrity and Reporting:
  • Ensure that Employee data is accurately recorded on the HRIS (Workday)
  • Be responsible for monthly People Metrics reporting and visualisations enabling the team to report this back into business

• Compensation:
  • Responsible for the facilitation of the annual increase compensation analysis cycle in the relevant business unit
  • Support the business in optimal annual increase allocation
  • Advise business on compensation best practices

• Project Work:
  • Contribute to HR projects and initiatives
  • Advocate for our company culture through HR initiatives
  • Implement company policies and procedures to ensure best practice and compliance with company and the operations of partner universities

• Administration:
  • Work with the HR Coordinator and Shared Services team to ensure HR processes are followed and are SOX compliant
  • Assist the HR Coordinator and Shared Services team with any HR related issues

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in HR/IOP
• Strong understanding of employment law
• 4+ years' HRBP experience
• 2 years ER experience
• Stakeholder Management experience

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong customer service background
• Familiarity with HRIS systems or reporting tools
• Excellent computer skills (Google Suite)
• Enthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)

2U is comprised of 3 lines of business: Graduate Degree Programs, Short Course, and Boot Camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities and enterprise organizations transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help our partners fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

2U is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Why It's Great to Work at 2U

2U Cape Town offers a high-energy work environment that's both challenging and fun. We work hard, but our offices are casual and social places. We wear jeans to work and fuel brainstorming sessions with coffee from our in-house barista. We have other in-house perks like subsidised healthy meals, a gym with free yoga sessions and social events all year round. We celebrate special milestones like birthdays and workaversaries, truly showing that #RelationshipsMatter.

Benefits

2U Cape Town offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
• Subsidised medical aid with Discovery
• 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organizations

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans' status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U's equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.